“Quality of Elstar apples is extremely high However, hail damage could be to be a problem in Conference the pears”

Picking hard fruits is now taking place in full force. Based on an initial assessment, Marius van Arkel of the packing facility that has the same name, states that Conference pear harvest was 5-10% lower than the estimates. “And there was no way to get an extremely high estimation. Therefore, we’ll all be faced with […]

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Organic seedsless grapes: production increase across Italy as well as around the globe

The harvest of grapes without seeds continues to grow in all over the globe. Italy has a significant role in the conventional wine industry as well as the organic option it is estimated that, based on Sinab estimates, the total quantity is approximately 150,000 tonnes which is mainly produced within Puglia, Sicily, and Basilicata. Puglia […]

A busy first day for Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong

This morning, on September 4, was the day that marked the opening of the exhibition for Asia Fruit Logistica at Hong Kong. Over 600 exhibitor from 38 nations will be gathered this week to exhibit a variety of vegetables and fruits. The show was successful and busy beginning to the fair, and China shining as […]

Book Launch “Regenerative Farming and Sustainable Diets Human, Animal and Planetary Health”

How we produce, distribute and consume food are critical issues for the health and wellbeing of animals, people and the planet. A brand-new book, Regenerative Farming & Sustainable Diets gathers some of the world’s best thinkers to share solutions. Pre-order your book now.

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My Thoughts on the Article: ‘Regenerative grazing is overhyped as a climate solution. We should do it anyway’, Published on August 15, 2024

I have read with great interest the article, 'Regenerative Grazing is overhyped as a climate solution', by Dr Jonathan Foley, published on August 15th. I deeply regret having to contradict such unprofessional work doing great damage to all of humanity as we face global biodiversity loss and desertification fueling climate change. I daily work with small rural family farmers that are in the frontlines of dealing with extreme climatic changes and their effects.

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On The Ground: Your Dog’s Food Probably Comes From a Factory Farm. Meet Some Folks Who Want to Change That

There are some 90 million dogs in the US alone, and their protein needs are rattling the human food chain. Humans are worried about what’s in dog food, not to mention what dog food is in––way too much non-recyclable packaging.

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BBC Accused of Doing PR for Major Polluters

The BBC has produced dozens of films and articles for oil and gas companies, agricultural giants, fossil fuel states, and high-emission transport firms in recent years, DeSmog can reveal. Experts say the BBC has been “greenwashing” the image of companies and countries contributing to global emissions by trumpeting their dubious climate credentials and promoting their favoured solutions to the crisis.